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1 – 10 of 182Mineral exports from the Central African Copperbelt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia are rising and existing export routes via South Africa do not have the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285523
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Stronger economic growth in the United States, falling domestic inflation and improving government finances are expected to support the region’s exports, consumption and…
If it cannot pay or reach a bondholder deal within a 14-day grace period, it would become the third African country to default since 2020. These defaults reflect a broader…
African oil output has fallen in recent years, hitting government revenues, external balances and credit ratings. Meanwhile, debt servicing costs have risen. With investors more…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283279
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The mission represented one of the first concerted attempts by African governments to exert diplomatic influence outside the continent but ultimately failed to have any real…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280666
ISSN: 2633-304X
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AGOA provides the central mechanism for US-Africa trade, but expires in 2025. This gives the upcoming meeting added weight as pressure is growing for the contours of the future…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282617
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The downgrade reflects the expected realisation this year of the delayed global economic slowdown. The resulting debt overhang in the region has depleted the space for fiscal…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280137
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This second Russia-Africa Summit secured continent-wide representation. Among the highlights were promises by Russian President Vladimir Putin to write off some USD23bn in African…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has attempted to reassure Wagner’s African clients that operations will continue as normal. However, reports have emerged of considerable…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280184
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This growing demand will place African countries in an unusually strong bargaining position in negotiations over access to these commodities.